Surviving a four-foot wave of mud is incredible. When over 115 passenger cars and 75 semi-trucks filled with hundreds of people do it uninjured, it’s a miracle. That miracle happened in Kern County California on Thursday, October 15, 2015, when heavy rains hit hard and the torrent of water unleashed the hillsides adjacent to Highway…
Historical Movie Review: Bridge of Spies (2015)
As a student and history buff of all things Cold War, I had been looking forward to this movie for some time. Although I cannot say I had I had high hopes, since it has been a while since a decent Cold War era movie has been made that is even memorable. But seeing that…
Cartel Corner #4: War! Three Miles South of Brownsville, TX
Just 3 miles south of Brownsville, Texas, in the city of Matamoros, Mexico, a small-scale war is raging, and this war is not your typical drug cartel violence that most of the local residents have grown accustomed too. No, this war is the result of the capture of the Gulf Cartel’s top leaders, Angel Eduardo “Ciclon…
If You’re not Paranoid, You’re Crazy
As government agencies and tech companies develop more and more intrusive means of watching and influencing people, how can we live free lives? By Walter Kirn I knew we’d bought walnuts at the store that week, and I wanted to add some to my oatmeal. I called to my wife and asked her where she’d…
Combat Dog Who earned Bronze Stars in Iraq Shot and Killed in Wyoming
Having seen military working dogs in action, I can tell you they are not only worth their weight in gold in combat but also in rehabilitation when they are brought home to soldiers with PTSD. I hope that both the case gets investigated and if any wrongdoing occurred, the man gets prosecuted and also that…
Who sais Age Matters! 75 Year-old Veteran saves 16 Kids from Knife Wielding Maniac POS
I am a firm believer that regardless of your age, once that SPARTAN WARRIOR ETHOS or MINDSET is implanted into a person’s spirit, it never fades nor shrinks with age and will always be there when any challenge arises. I salute you Mr. Vernon, you epitomize what it means to be a civilian operator. -SF…
Crusader Corner #1
Crusader Corner will be a weekly CO synopsis of all things related to fighting and destroying islam and terrorism and the DEFENSE of Christianity. We also cover America’s national security as a whole. I also may at times, reach back in history and cover something relating to the Crusades, as it is now one…
History of Guerilla Warfare: How Would Lawrence of Arabia Defeat ISIS?
Lessons from the Early 20th century for the Chaotic, Modern Middle East By James Stavridis A Colleague of mine recently watched the Oscar-winning classic 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. His brief comment on its merits in regard to understanding the Middle East of today: a cynical shrug of his shoulders and the words “nothing has…
“They are Not Alone at the End”: Hundreds gather to Bury Unclaimed Veterans Remains
I personally salute all these brave men who may be unknown to us, but are definitely Known to God. -SF Angela Montoya did not know any of the 28 military veterans who were buried Tuesday morning at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. But she felt compelled to come to the ceremony and present flowers to…
Netflix Pix: Beast of No Nation
When civil war tears his family apart, a West African boy is forced to join a group of mercenary fighters, transforming him into a child soldier. Beast of No Nation is based on the Novel by the same name written by Uzodinma Iweala which chronicles the tale of boy’s soldiers journey into his own Heart…